I was ready to give up power in 2017 for the sake of peace, says president

President Uhuru Kenyatta when he addressed religious leaders from the Central Kenya region during a non-denominational worship and prayer service that he hosted today at State House Nairobi. [PSCU, Standard]

President Uhuru Kenyatta was ready to throw in the towel and retreat to his home in Ichaweri, Kiambu, after his win was nullified by the Supreme Court in 2017.

Yesterday, the president hosted more than 1,500 clerics at State House, where he admitted that he had considered surrendering the presidency, because he did not want more bloodshed.